•Music Appreciation. First and third Fridays, 9:30 a.m. The 30 Greatest Orchestral Works. Free. Call center to reserve a seat.

•Parkinson's Support Group. First Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. For individuals with a diagnosis of early onset Parkinson's disease. Malcolm Wolf, 301-490-7288 or mhwolf@comcast.net.

•Ping pong. Call center for availability.

•Recognizing Love: Spotting, Wanting, and Maintaining Healthy Relationships. Feb. 7, 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Howard County Office on Aging and the Domestic Violence Center. An interactive workshop that explores romance in its many variations. Appropriate for singles and couples. Call 410-313-7213 to register by Feb. 5.

•Reflexology. Second Friday. $53 for 55 minutes. Experience foot massage as a form of stress management. 410-313-7213 to schedule an appointment.

•Just Bead It. Second Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Make a craft with beads. $6 per craft.

•Legal Aid Help and Assistance. Second and fourth Fridays, 10 a.m. Free.

•Line Dance. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m.

•Rummikub. Second Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

•Walking Club. 9 a.m.

Ellicott CitySenior Center

9401 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. 410-313-1400.

•Are you feeling blue? Is winter getting you down? Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. Talk with Madiline Morsha-Taylor, a certified prevention and addiction counselor from the Howard County Health department. Call the center to schedule an appointment.

•jGroup. Feb. 12, 10:30a.m. The movie "The Thomashefskys" explores the lives of Tilson Thomas' grandparents, Boris and Bessie Thomashefsky, through a musical performance which features performers and the New World Symphony orchestra. Thomashefskys were founding members of the Yiddish Theater in America. The Bain Center; and third Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., at the federation office. Sophie Novinsky, 410-730-4976, Ext. 103, or Sophie@JewishHowardCounty.org.

Kiwanis-WallasRecreation Center

3300 Norbert's Way, Ellicott City. 410-313-7311.

•Bingo. First Fridays, 1 p.m. Age 55 and older.

•Community Knitting and Crocheting Group. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Knit and crochet afghans, blankets, baby wear and more for local charities, hospitals and senior centers.

•Duplicate Bridge. Wednesdays, noon-3:30 p.m.; and Fridays, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Drop in for a few hours of duplicate bridge. Bring a bag lunch; coffee, tea and treats will be available.

•Maryland Access Point (MAP) — Part of the Howard County Office on Aging, is an information and assistance gateway for older adults, people with disabilities, family members, caregivers and professionals. Information on respite and home care, long-term care, in-home evaluation, aging in place/home modifications, retirement/planning for the future, Medicare and health insurance, chronic disease management, housing, transportation, income management and legal services. Appointments are conducted at the Columbia office, at senior centers or in your home, weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact MAP at the number above, map@howardcountymd.gov or http://www.howardcountyaging.org.

•U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Feb. 12, 10 a.m. Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington. Ages 55 and older. $45.

•Wednesday in Washington. Feb. 27, 9 a.m. Visit the museums and galleries around the National Mall. Ages 55 and older. $45.

•Philadelphia Flower Show. March 4, 8 a.m. The 2013 Philadelphia International Flower Show prepares for a British Invasion as the culture and horticulture of the United Kingdom takes center stage,. Ages 55 and older. $83.

Volunteers

Second and fourth Saturdays, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Volunteers needed to sing or play an instrument to perform for the elderly at the Lorien Health Center. All ages welcome. Tim Belton, 410-730-6006, 410-908-7805 or vesselbelton@yahoo.com.

Who will be Howard County's Next Senior Idol?

The Howard County Department of Citizen Services' Office on Aging will hold auditions on Feb. 14, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 9401 Frederick Road in Ellicott City. Singers must be age 60 or older to try out. A Howard County winner and a runner up will be selected and will go on to compete in the seventh annual Maryland Senior Idol competition to be held at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie, on April 3. http://www.howardcountyaging.org or Vicki Stahly at the Ellicott City Senior Center, 410-313-1421.